Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has partnered with Red Sea Global (RSG) to introduce a new Four Seasons Resort as part of The Red Sea masterplan development in Saudi Arabia. RSG is a closed joint stock company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia.
The Red Sea destination is set to become one of the foremost luxury beachside destinations in the region, stretching across 200 kilometres of coastline along the Kingdom’s western coast, between the cities of Umluj and Al Wajh. The new Four Seasons Resort will be located on Shura Island, which is the hub of the development and also home to a yacht marina, leisure and lifestyle facilities, retail offerings, an 18-hole golf course and more.
Designed by Foster + Partners, the new Four Seasons Resort will offer approximately 149 rooms and suites, all with uninterrupted views over white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. The property will also feature six restaurant and lounge outlets, meeting and events spaces, a marine discovery centre, Kids For All Seasons space and much more. Guests will have access to a full-service spa with a hammam, tennis courts, three outdoor pools with cabanas, and two separate beaches for families and adults.
New resort will be located within The Red Sea destination
Bart Carnahan, President of Global Business Development and Portfolio Management at Four Seasons, said, “As we continue to expand Four Seasons’ presence in the region, our new project in the Red Sea will be one of our first resorts in the Kingdom, blending the best of beachside travel with the natural and cultural wonders of Saudi Arabia.”
The Red Sea destination is being built with sustainable practices and tourism at its core. The master plan has been informed by an impressive marine spatial planning simulation to model the environmental impact of development and operations to minimize over-tourism while providing guests with an exceptional travel and lifestyle experience. The destination will also rely on renewable energy and will only develop a small portion of the islands with expansive dedicated conservation zones.
John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global, said, “This new destination provides the next generation of travellers with an incredible opportunity to discover what Saudi Arabia has to offer, building on its historic and cultural significance, while highlighting the exceptional natural beauty of the region. We are thrilled to have Four Seasons as a partner on this project, bringing their world-renowned service expertise to the beautiful Red Sea.”
The Resort will be easily accessible to visitors from around the world through its own dedicated airport, currently under development.
The new Four Seasons Resort at The Red Sea is part of Four Seasons’ growing collection of properties in the Kingdom, including Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre, and upcoming projects in Diriyah and Jeddah at the Corniche, with more to be announced soon.
The new Four Seasons Resort at The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, is set to open in 2024.
Written by: Anne Keam
